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Dr. Richard Bottiglione, Dermatologist's Choice Founder

Glowing for 50 Years

Richard G. Bottiglione M.D. is a Board-Certified Dermatologist with 50 years experience. He retains a specialization in MOHS Skin Cancer Surgery, general dermatology and skincare. He has received the Best Dermatologist Award. He started multiple successful practices in the Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona area. However in the beginning, Dr. Bottiglione was raised in the small coal-mining town of McIntyre, PA which prompted his determination to help people with their skin concerns. He graduated from University of Notre Dame and finished his Medical Degree from Georgetown Medical School in 1974. 

After 50+ years of practice, Dr. Bottiglione has seen it all—and he knows what ingredients really work. He develops Dermatologist's Choice products with the same active ingredients that he uses in his medical office for potent, efficacious formulas that deliver dramatic and satisfying results.


“I noticed my patients’ skin improved, they saw immediate results, and most importantly, they asked me for more—that’s when I knew I had a winning formula. We took this approach, co-creating our products with our patients, since the beginning of Dermatologist's Choice. It has truly been a collaborative approach. We value their input immensely,” -Dr. Bottiglione

Professional-strength formulas, powerful results.

In 1981, Dr. B's journey to create Dermatologist's Choice was born out of necessity. Faced with patients struggling with multiple skin concerns such as aging, dry skin, and acne and further frustrated with over the counter skincare that didn't deliver, he saw a gap in access to effective treatments. Dr. B sought a solution that his patients could readily obtain with the power to get the results they need.

Inspired by our founder's medical practice, Dermatologist's Choice formulates using the same clinically-proven active ingredients used in professional treatments at doctor's offices and med spas to treat concerns like fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots and hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, acne, and dullness.

The First Treatment

Our doctor-developed line is formulated with non-neutralized glycolic acid, the same form of the ingredient used for in-office treatments. Most brands use neutralized glycolic acid, which isn't as powerful. With our professional-strength formulas, you'll feel the tingle and see brighter, clearer, glowier-looking skin with less noticeable fine lines and dark spots.

In those early days, the landscape of dermatology was evolving, with new prescriptions like Tretinoin (RetinA) promising relief for aging and acne.

Fuelled by the ambition to offer an over-the-counter alternative to tretinoin and the same results as provided by in office chemical peels with glycolic acid and now TCA, Dr. B delved into the depths of glycolic's capabilities. It was clinically proven, glycolic, even at lower concentrations wielded remarkable effectiveness when used consistently.

Now and in the 1980s clinical studies cement glycolic as a formidable over the counter competitor to RetinA, its strength and efficacy standing tall.

The seed of inspiration for the Facial Enhancement Cream was thus planted. Dr. B, recognizing the need for a gentle yet potent vehicle for the active glycolic, set to work. This cream would not only deliver the acid's benefits but also mitigate any potential dryness or irritation.

Forget the trends—discover what really works.

Skincare trends come and go, but after 50+ years of practice, Dermatologist's Choice founder and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Richard Bottiglione knows what really works. Our products are formulated with the same scientifically-proven ingredients such as TCA and Glycolic Acid used by skin experts to help you achieve clinical results without needing an appointment.

Through potent concentrations of active ingredients and formulations without parabens, fragrance, and unnecessary ingredients, Dermatologist's Choice continues to uphold its promise: a testament to Dr. B's unwavering commitment to his patients' skin health.

Dr. Bottiglione and Dermatologist's Choice products are regularly featured in top publications and news such as ABC News, Healthline, Beauty Independent, Forbes, W Magazine, Prevention, MSN, Women's World, Byrdie, Well + Good, InStyle, First for Women and more.

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